The Akai MPK249 is a master keyboard with 49 semi-weighted keys with velocity and aftertouch. The MPK249 has 8 faders, 8 knobs and 8 switches and also has 16 pads lighted with the possibility of saving 4 memory banks for a total of 64 sets.
The Akai MPK249 is also compatible with iOS devices using the camera connection kit sold separately.
The monitor is used to read all the changes of the parameters of the master and the bundled software are: Ableton Live Lite, Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech, SONiVOX Twist 2.0, and Akai Pro MPC Essentials (downloads).